DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2021.v09i12.021

Pages: 1896-1899

Background: Distal radius fractures are one of the most common fractures patients experience. Although there are a variety of treatments, there is a lack of standardization as it relates to treatment of such fractures. Objective: In this study our main goal is to evaluate the management of distal radius fracture for adult patients in Bangladesh. Method: This observational prospective study was carried out at Chittagong Medical College Hospital and private hospitals in Chittagong from May 2015 to November 2020. Where a total of 30 Patients with unstable distal radial fracture attending at the emergency and outpatient department of Chittagong Medical College Hospital and Private Hospitals in Chittagong were included in this study. Results: During the study, according to mechanism of injury 60% patients fall on out stretched hand followed by 33.3% injuries responsible from MVA and 6.7% cases were occupational. most of the injuries belong to type II Fernandez classification, 33%. Followed by 30% injury cases belong to type II Fernandez classification, 23.3% cases belong to type I Fernandez classification, 6.7% cases belong to type IV and V classification. 86.7% cases need physiotherapy for <6 weeks followed by 13.3% cases need physiotherapy for >6 weeks. Also, according to distribution of overall assessment of anatomical outcome 80%cases were satisfactory and 20% cases unsatisfactory. Conclusion: Distal radius fractures are a common orthopedic injury. Advanced nursing practice providers either directly or indirectly participate in the care of these patients. Also, management of distal radius fracture for adult patients with volar locking plating system results in satisfactory results.